Gold was Used for Sacred Candlesticks

Then you are to make a lampstand of pure, hammered gold. It shall be made of one piece, including its base and shaft, its cups, and its buds and petals.

He made ten gold lampstands according to their specifications and placed them in the temple, five on the south side and five on the north.

…the lampstands of pure gold and their lamps, to burn in front of the inner sanctuary as prescribed;